Peeking-Out Mask

crayola supplies

Glue Sticks
Crayola Cutter
Construction Paper

household supplies

yarn

Why

Make a unique costume or a special decoration! This mask can be a replica of one from a far-away culture or a unique Halloween craft to reflect your true personality. The possibilities are endless with the intricate cuts you can make with the Crayola Cutter!

Steps

1. Use your Crayola Cutter according to package directions. Cut out a paper oval that is slightly larger than your head. Cut a paper nose with rectangles for tabs on each side. Fold the tabs back. Glue your nose in place with Crayola Glue Sticks.
2. Cut out eye holes. Cut out a mouth and glue it in place. With your Cutter, make inside cuts for cheeks or other features. Glue bits of colored paper or foil on the back of the mask so the color shows through the cut-outs. The Cutter gives you endless possibilities!
3. On both sides of your mask, cut a short line from the outside edge to the center. Make one line about one-third down from the top and another line two-thirds down. Slightly overlap these pieces and glue. This will make your mask 3-D.
4. Decorate the mask any way you want. You could cut out interesting shapes and designs from colored construction paper and glue them on. Add ears, horns or any other parts. Cut lots of delicate designs for hair, feathers, or anything else you can imagine.
5. Attach ribbon, stickers, or other decorative items if you wish. Cut small holes near the edges of your mask at about the level of your eyes. Tie yarn so you can wear your mask. Or hang it on a wall to display.

When & Where

"This is a great way to get to know the kids in the beginning of the class! They really let their personalities shine through in creating them."
- Betsy D., Saturday craft class teacher.

"We made these for our Open House. Parents tried to figure out which mask was their child’s. It was a fun ice breaker for everyone!"
- Lisa T., Sunday School Coordinator.

Interesting Info

"Mask" is a word that was influenced by French, Italian, and Latin words, as well as by the Arabic word "buffoon" which means clown! Cultures use masks for many different reasons, and most have to do with great celebrations.

Safety Guidelines

Costumes & Masks— CAUTION: When children wear hand-crafted costumes and masks, make sure the crafts do not obstruct the child’s vision, hearing, or impede movement. Do not use feathers, fabric, or raffia on wearable costumes and masks because these items do not pass costume flammability tests. Wearable masks are those held in place on the face with elastic, yarn, or other materials. Keep away from open flames.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.